10.19.2012

DIY Coasters

This past weekend my mom and I brought out our crafty sides that we hadn't fully embraced since she was my Girl Scouts leader, and well, that was a long time ago. She chose to use some scrapbook paper and mod podged it to the tiles and then used three coats of mod podge over the paper. I chose to use some spray paint. We both tried some acrylic paint but didn't get clean enough lines. The one paint we didn't mind was a glitter gold because we didn't notice as many areas where the lines weren't perfect thanks to the glitter.

Tile and Spray Painted Coasters, Materials Needed


I used one small strip of tape in between each strip instead of measuring anything-that sure sped up the process.
 
 

Don't spray too much paint-been there, done that, didn't work. I actually love the ombre-esque effect on this set.


This is the really important part! Take tape off right away for crisp lines!

To Finish Off The Coasters:

+ Let dry // I left them overnight just for kicks and giggles.
+ Coat with Mod Podge // I used 2 coats because I didn't want it to get too thick.
+ Cut cork into squares // My mom was a rock star with this. She cut 4x4 inch squares with the help of her handy-dandy X-ACTO knife + a ruler, of course, and I did the gluing {a skill in and of its own I tell ya}.
+ Place books on top of coasters to make sure the cork adheres to tile.

And simply enjoy your morning drink of choice: mine would be Chai Tea thank you very much.


Happy weekend, lovelies! xo

16 comments:

Rachel said...

What a cute and easy idea! It's amazing the things you can do with Mod Podge.

Gaby [The Vault Files] said...

Looove this, brilliant!

Tiffany Leigh said...

So pretty and simple!

Julia - the Urban Slant said...

So cute!! love this.

la petite fashionista said...

i LOVE these. would make the perfect holiday gift!

Alex Carreno said...

These are beyond adorable! You've definitely inspired me to get crafty! Happy Friday, xox

Taylor said...

those are so cute!!! i may have to make these as gifts!

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Nat said...

So cute!! What a great idea!

Unknown said...

Such a cute idea!!! I think I'll be giving it a try!

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meghan said...

I swear. This is so easy. Even I could do it. I have everything but the tiles. You've had the neatest stuff on your blog lately. Thanks!

Unknown said...

i love this carly! so adorable. hope all is well

viv said...

These are so cute! I may need to try this stat.

Lindsey Hutter Style Client Page said...

This is so clever! I am totally going to have to give it a try. Thanks so much for sharing.. Love me a great DIY!
xo,
Lindsey
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erica said...

Love these! What a cute idea! xx

FlawlessFashionistaStyles said...

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Karen (littlepiecefnb) said...

Such a neat tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

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